Seeking part time help on our small, diverse farm in East Dover.
About our farm-Fairview Farm of East Dover is a small tier 1 raw dairy that is committed to rotational grazing and pasture health. We also care for a small beef herd, pigs, meat chickens and laying hens that provide food to local restaurants, farm stores and customers for on farm pick up. The farm also houses a hoop house and vegetable garden and is slowly offering produce as well.
Fairview Farm of East Dover has been in our family for roughly 8 generations and after being idle for the last roughly 35 years, is experiencing a rebirth. This position has exciting potential for growth as our farm grows and evolves.
We are seeking a hard, working and reliable farm hand that enjoys working with animals and working outside in all weather. This role will be a vital member of our farm family and will play a crucial role in various aspects of daily farm operations
Main responsibilities include
Assisting in caring for our well-loved dairy and beef cows, laying hens, Cornish cross chickens, and pigs and ensuring their health and well-being.
Cleaning animal housing
Feeding & watering animals
Moving meat chickens to fresh pasture
Bottling milk
Washing and sanitizing milking equipment
Collecting and cleaning eggs
Setting up rotational grazing fencing
Unloading chicks and loading chickens on processing days
Unloading meat to freezers
In addition, there’s a number of projects that arise and assist in the farm running more smoothly.